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How far is Wangi-wangi Island from Kavieng?

The distance between Kavieng (Kavieng Airport) and Wangi-wangi Island (Matahora Airport) is 1884 miles / 3032 kilometers / 1637 nautical miles.

Kavieng Airport – Matahora Airport

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Distance from Kavieng to Wangi-wangi Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kavieng to Wangi-wangi Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1884.232 miles
  • 3032.378 kilometers
  • 1637.353 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1882.220 miles
  • 3029.139 kilometers
  • 1635.604 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kavieng to Wangi-wangi Island?

The estimated flight time from Kavieng Airport to Matahora Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kavieng Airport (KVG) and Matahora Airport (WNI)

On average, flying from Kavieng to Wangi-wangi Island generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kavieng to Wangi-wangi Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kavieng Airport (KVG) and Matahora Airport (WNI).

Airport information

Origin Kavieng Airport
City: Kavieng
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: KVG
ICAO Code: AYKV
Coordinates: 2°34′45″S, 150°48′28″E
Destination Matahora Airport
City: Wangi-wangi Island
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WNI
ICAO Code: WAWD
Coordinates: 5°17′38″S, 123°38′2″E